Parenting courses resource

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a new parenting course resource for Veterans and their families. This free online course provides parents with tools that strengthen parenting skills and helps them reconnect with their children. There are 6 modules within the course that focus on the following areas:

Back into the family

Promoting positive parent-child communication

Helping your child with difficult emotions and behaviors

Positive approach to discipline

Managing stress and emotions as a parent

Parenting with emotional and physical challenges

The courses are intended to:

Helps parents deal with both everyday problems and family issues that are unique to the military lifestyle.

VA’s Caregiver Support Line assistance is just a quick phone call away. Whether you’re in need of immediate assistance or have questions about what services you may be eligible for, the caring licensed social workers who answer the support line can:

Provide you with information about assistance available from VA.

Help you access services.

Connect you with the Caregiver Support Coordinator at a VA Medical Center near you.

Just listen, if that’s what you need right now.

If you’re just getting started with VA, calling the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 is a great first step to learn more about the support that is available to you.